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Article Evaluation: Music education in the United States This article appears to contain mostly neutral and relevant information. The majority of the article discusses the history of music education, so there are not many opposing views within the article. However, there are some problems that should be addressed. The section labeled “Music Educators in the Community” does not have any content, so it is unnecessary and should be removed unless relevant content is added because it is confusing to the reader. In the “Impacts on Childhood Development and Academic Success” subsection, the author seems to be biased toward assuming that the research proving academic success from music is correct, and the author fails to address that more research needs to be done to verify any view until the next paragraph. A way to appear less biased would be to approach the research with caution and discuss how the research has not yet been confirmed in the previous paragraph. Also, possible irrelevant information could be the details concerning Marguerite V. Hood’s career in the Introduction of technology subsection because getting the point across may involve speaking solely about the radio’s impact on music education in the United States. Also, the reference link “"The History of Dalcroze". Dalcroze Society of America” does not open to a valid url. Many of the sources are taken from arts blogs, which does not necessarily mean they are biased, but should be examined. For example, the source “"What You Need To Know About the New National Core Arts Standards". ARTS Blog” is biased by openly supporting arts education as a core subject. Some of the links are not scholarly sources, but blogs or organization websites, which could hinder the validity of the arguments made. Also, in the “Two methodologies: rote vs. note” section, there are not a sufficient number of references made to facts and opinions toward the end of the section. This article can be improved with additional information. I propose adding a section in the article that discusses the current debate about funding for music education in the United States, specifically for elementary schools. This would further enhance the article and discuss current viewpoints in the United States that are important when considering the field of music education in the U.S. as a whole. Nyrhtac7 (talk) 22:18, 3 December 2017 (UTC)